General Jorge Cordova Medal, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.BOL.0127.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bolivia
  • Makers
    Potosí mint
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: AL GENERAL DE DIVN. JORJE CORDOVA PRESIDTE. CONSTI. DE LA REPUA. Rev: PRIMER SUCESOR DEL CAPITAN GENERAL MANUEL YSIDORO BELZU POTOSI AñO DE 1855
  • Size
    25.2mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version weighs 6.9 grams.

History


The General Jorge Cordova Medal (Medalla para General Jorge Cordova) was authorized in 1855 by the government of Manuel Belzu, in commemoration of General Cordova who became president of Bolivia in 1855.

It is not clear who was the recipient for this Medal.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that can be translated to "To the General of Division Jorje Cordova, Constitutional President of the Republic," and a reverse inscription that can be translated to "First Successor of the Captain Manuel Ysidoro Belzu, Potosi 1855."

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